. >> she also told us that she's helped with relief efforts following hurricane katrina as well. she said the coast guard has mobilized more than 1300 people to respond to hurricane sandy. >>> 8:17. there is a new poll out on the race for the white house. this one shows a slight uptick for mitt romney. it's a gallup daily tracking poll. it says his improved numbers among registered voters give him 48% of the vote. the gallup poll also says among likely voters, romney has a 5% lead over the president. 51% to 46%. now, in some parts of the station, early voters are turning back. look at this polling place in miami. but in some states in the path of the east coast storm, early voting had to be canceled. the gallup poll is saying 15% of registered voters nationwide is already voting. >> it is 8:17. the u.s. supreme court says it's going to decide next month if it will take up two irons that are being closely watched by gay rights supporters. the court is now scheduled to meet privately on november 20th 20 discuss challenges to california's proposition 8, the ban on gay marriage. the